University of Cape Verde: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4853 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #170 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 8 | In Cape Verde |
| #1 of 4 | In Praia |
| #3349 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,650
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- unicv.edu.cv
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* The University of Cape Verde is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | High school diploma and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 4,650 |
| Full time employee | 280 |
| Student:staff ratio | 17:1 |
Research profile
University of Cape Verde has published 777 scientific papers with 8,284 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Sociology, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Ecology, and Geology.
University of Cape Verde majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 | 13 |
| 2010 | 11 | 34 |
| 2011 | 13 | 58 |
| 2012 | 16 | 68 |
| 2013 | 33 | 114 |
| 2014 | 35 | 156 |
| 2015 | 40 | 191 |
| 2016 | 75 | 260 |
| 2017 | 45 | 328 |
| 2018 | 55 | 426 |
| 2019 | 53 | 423 |
| 2020 | 55 | 643 |
| 2021 | 77 | 894 |
| 2022 | 77 | 1041 |
| 2023 | 76 | 1317 |
| 2024 | 43 | 1247 |
| 2025 | 54 | 1256 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Cape Verde gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 50,000 CVE |
| Master's Degree | 75,000 CVE |
| Doctoral Degree | 100,000 CVE |
The currency used in Cape Verde is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE).
The University of Cape Verde has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Agronomy, Art Education, Bioengineering, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Information Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education, Physics, Portuguese, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Relations, Rural Studies, Science Education, Secretarial Studies, Special Education, Statistics, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Mestrado | Agronomy, Economics, Education, Energy Engineering, English Studies, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Finance, French, Geology, Heritage Preservation, Leadership, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Portuguese, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sports, Sustainable Development |
| Doutoramento | Agricultural Economics, Mathematics, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
-
Mário Lúcio Sousa
- Occupations
- composerwriterpainterpoetjurist
- Biography
-
Mário Lúcio Sousa is a Capeverdean singer, composer, writer, politician and a painter. From 2011 to 2016, he was the Capeverdean Minister of Culture.
University of Cape Verde faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Education and Sport | Art Education, Education, Educational Administration, Humanities and Social Science Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Food Science, Gerontology, Industrial Engineering, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematics, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Orthopaedics, Physical Engineering, Physics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Statistics, Teacher Training, Treatment Techniques |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Humanities | African Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Sciences, English, European Studies, French, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Portuguese, Psychology, Social Sciences, Teacher Training, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
| School : Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Agricultural Equipment, Agricultural Management, Animal Husbandry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Forestry, Mathematics, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Social Work, Statistics, Tropical Agriculture, Water Science |
| School : Business and Government | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Human Rights, Labour Law, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Private Law, Public Law, Real Estate, Secretarial Studies, Social Work, Statistics, Teacher Training, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | Uni-CV Universidade de Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Accreditation | ARES - Higher Education Regulatory Agency |
| Motto | Scientia via est |
| Colors | burgundy, gray, white, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus do Palmarejo Grande, C.P. 379-C Praia, Santiago, 7943-010 Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| City population | 159,000 |